LessWrong (Curated & Popular) "Conditional Kickstarter for the “Don’t Build It” March" by Raemon
Feb 3, 2026
A conditional pledge campaign to trigger a large protest in Washington, D.C. if 100,000 people sign up. The episode explains why a mass march could legitimize AI x-risk concerns and the reasoning behind using low-cost conditional kickstarters. It covers who should sign up now, targets for early momentum, possible local marches, and logistical FAQs about timing and treaty demands.
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Sign The Conditional March Pledge
- Pledge now if you would clearly attend a large MIRI-run march in DC to stop ASI development.
- Visit the March page, enter your email, and click submit to help reach the threshold.
Large March Signals Widespread Concern
- A 100,000-person march would show AI x-risk is mainstream, not fringe.
- That scale reassures people they aren't lone dissidents and signals substantial public concern.
Use Conditional Kickstarters
- Use conditional kickstarters to minimize wasted effort: only schedule the march if the pledge reaches 100,000.
- If the threshold isn't met, redirect efforts toward other strategies.
